Festool just held Festool Connect 2017, so I traveled to the company’s U.S. headquarters in Lebanon, Indiana just outside Indianapolis to see what it’s all about. The Festool Connect event is mainly set up as a customer appreciation day for both die-hard Festoolies and those curious to learn more about the brand, but there was a decent representation of media folks brought in too. At the event, the spacious warehouse facility had demonstration areas set up for many of their tools to give end users the rare chance to try before they buy. Festool staff manned each station to provide knowledgeable instruction on the tools and to answer questions posed by the enthusiastic crowd. The reconditioned tool sale with discounted items was a big part of the draw too, as Festool products never go on sale otherwise. Read More
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Festool Media Event Coverage – From Germany!
As I type this I am traveling at roughly 8/10th’s the speed of sound, over thirty thousand feet over the Atlantic. Actually, I think I’m roughly over Yuma, AZ at the moment, but “the Atlantic” sounds much more glamorous (no offense Yumans). I am relentless in my quest for coverage that might remotely be of interest to the Home Fixated community. That unquenchable thirst for the story (and tools!) is why I did not hesitate for a millisecond when Festool graciously invited me for a week-long media visit to their home turf in Germany. Well, that, and the promise of fresh, delicious, German beer. Read More
